Penned by: Kevin K O’Connor
Date Penned: June 25, 2017
Main Thought: To examine the way we can actually
see God
The Glass Through Which we see God
Luk 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of
his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil
treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance
of the heart his mouth speaketh.
Joh_10:37 If I
do not the works of my Father, believe me not.
Joh_10:38 But
if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe,
that the Father is in me, and I in him.
Joh_14:11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe
me for the very works' sake.
Jas 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only,
deceiving your own selves.
Rom 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and
with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
How is anyone to be known
for who they truly are? By their words and their works/actions. While God is
able to see the heart of each individual, we though are limited by what we can
see & hear externally.
It seems that more and
more people in this modern world are growing in love and marrying with hardly
even seeing each other, how is this? It’s more than likely due to the avenue of
communication via the World Wide Web which is making it easier and easier for
people to meet and grow to know who each other without the lust of their eyes interfering
with them. Words and actions proclaim who someone actually is, who they may
appear to be is just that, an appearance. So, more and more people are using
the benefits of the WWW to actually spend time talking and listening to each
other by which they are truly learning who it is they
are growing in relationship with.
In the same way,
God uses the myriad of things in Creation as well as His Written Word and His
Only Begotten Son to proclaim Himself to us. Psa 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of
God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Psa
19:2 Day unto day uttereth
speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. Psa 19:3 There
is no speech nor language, where
their voice is not heard. Psa 19:4
Their line is gone out through all the earth, and
their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the
sun, Psa 19:5 Which is
as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth
as a strong man to run a race. Psa 19:6
His going forth is from the end of the
heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the
heat thereof. Psa 19:7 The law of
the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is
sure, making wise the simple. Psa 19:8
The statutes of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening
the eyes. Psa 19:9 The fear
of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are
true and righteous altogether. Psa 19:10
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than
honey and the honeycomb. Psa 19:11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in
keeping of them there is great reward. Psa 19:12
Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou
me from secret faults. Psa 19:13
Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins;
let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be
innocent from the great transgression. Psa 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my
heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. And,
another great scripture revealing this fact is; Rom 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed
from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the
truth in unrighteousness; Rom 1:19 Because that which may be known of
God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. Rom 1:20 For
the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen,
being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and
Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
The glass of God’s Word and His actions (giving His Son) along with all
of Creation continually show us the Wonders and Beauties of God! One of the
problems with being born into anything is that you come to conclude that
everything around you has always been and will forever be without any
consideration as to their source and their reason for being. I say God Bless
the soul who doesn’t accept things at face value but questions their beginning
and the beginning of all that is around them. Where did it all come from and
where is it all going?
And, until someone truly begins to question these facts, they will
never come into the knowledge of the Truth to their existence nor the existence
of all things around them. And, since God Himself created us, we were naturally
born with an indwelling hole that only He can fill. But, since we were born
into a world that not only has God our Creator present, we have the foul one as
well that came to think that he was actually greater than the One that had created
him and so everything he does opposes Him. So, while all that God has made is
beautiful, the one that He had made initially to be a beautiful servant of His,
‘satan’, has worked to destroy all that He had made to be good. He started with
lying to our first Mom & Dad (Adam & Eve) concerning the one and only
one thing our Father & Creator asked us not to do. But we chose to listen
to satan rather than our Creator and so because of
that, we’ve now been introduced to death and disease by our own choice to go
our way and not our Father’s. So now, our existence not only has the Truth of
God and all he has done all around us, now there is death and disease and lies
concerning where everything has come from and where it’s all going.
This is where it’s so important that everyone born truly takes a good
hard look at creation all around them and a good long and thoughtful look into
God’s Word and not rely on what others are telling them. Each person needs to
ask themselves, does all I see come from evolving into what it is now or is
that even possible? And, since there is now both Truth and lies for us to deal
with, we’re each responsible to determine for ourselves that answer. Those who
have listened to the lies (by the way, we were born to naturally believe the
lies due being born with the same nature of our initial Mom & Dad, Adam
& Eve) will have all sorts of reasons to our (and everything around us)
existence from aliens to evolution but adamantly oppose the thought of a Thoughtful
and Wise Creator Who created it all. Then, there will also be those who have
come to the conclusion that it all has come from the One and Only Creator just
as God’s Word testifies to.
The One Who created us, created us from the Nature of Who He is, He is
the epitome (a typical
or ideal example : embodiment) of Love
& Wisdom. And while stating that is easy, each one that breathes the breath
of life needs to decide for themselves, hence the reason for penning these
thoughts. I challenge all who have taken the time to read these thoughts to
take a good hard look into all that’s around you. Where did it all come from
and where is it all going? Look at the wisdom and wonder of all living things.
Look at the wonder and wisdom of the stars in the Heavens and intricate wonder
of atoms and their function. Can anyone actually believe it all has just
evolved from some slime somewhere, those that have swallowed the lie will have
us all believe that, but I challenge any and all to take a serious look for
themselves. While you’re doing that, examine the hole that you were created
with to realize that He had initially created you and don’t drown out that hole’s
small still voice to you by covering it up by over indulging the lusts of the
flesh by its five senses (lust of the eyes, ears, or flesh). That would be to
give oneself to pornography, Loud and hateful music, or promiscuous sex. Those
are all here to help numb each person to the fact we were all created for more
than living for the lusts of our flesh.
While
mankind (all but Adam & Eve) has had our beginning away from the visible
existence of God, satan and the fallen angels that
followed him didn’t, they began their existence in the very presence of God and
His Kingdom. And the facts that Adam & Eve actually walked and talked with
Him and yet still chose to go their own way AND the fact that the entire nation
of Israel that was led out of captivity of Egypt got to see God do mind blowing
miracles, with only a hand full of those who actually remained faithful and loyal
to God, is it any wonder that God now has chosen Faith in His Son (the One Who
bore our punishment upon Himself) to be our entrance into His Kingdom? When I
look at the nature of not only satan, but also
mankind, I have to conclude that it’s no wonder at all!
Anyone who
has taken the oath of marriage and has had their partner break it knows the
pain of a broken heart more than anyone. No one should ever have to go through
that and yet God has, Jesus has, and many of us have as well and it’s no fun at
all! Sight does NOT establish a deep and lasting relationship as time has
proven (satan, Adam & Eve, Israel from Egypt). So
God has now chosen Faith (confident assurance) in His Son to be the means into
His Everlasting, Glorious Presence and Kingdom. Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to
please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that
he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. AND,
Jas 2:5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath
not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom
which he hath promised to them that love him?
Time and history has proven that sight does NOT produce people of
character, but faith does. Many people of time and history have proven faith
builds character where sight doesn’t. Daniel, King David, Ruth, and many
others. Those who see with their hearts rather than their eyes are the ones the
Heavenly Father is looking for. These are the ones who not only question their
surroundings, but who are also taking the time to listen to that small still
hole they were born with and coming to the same conclusion that many have, that
God is God, that His Word is True and His Son is the Only means into His
Kingdom of those with the intellect to understand (those without the intellect
to understand i.e. small children or the mentally disabled I believe will have
the opportunity to accept Christ after death). The reason that Jesus has to be
the Only means into His Kingdom is because not only is God the epitome of Love
& Wisdom but He is also of Holiness as well and thus can Not have that which
is unholy (us) in His presence. Sin has to be punished, Christ took that
punishment for us, only those who take the time to listen and receive that
fact, will be the ones that His blood will cover and provide entrance into the
Heavenly Kingdom.
We all use communication now by which we see others for who they truly
are, why don’t we use that same method to consider God in Christ His Son? He
has left us all of Creation and His Word to reveal Himself to us, those who
will harden their hearts and refuse to listen will miss out, those who are true
to themselves will take the time to listen and consider, and these are the ones
who will begin to hear. Our Creator desires us to know Him more than we could
ever know. Those who will give Him a chance will enter in to the greatest
relationship of love and joy they have ever known!
Heavenly Father, thank You for giving each and every person alive the
window of sight being Your Creation, Your Son, and Your Word by which we all
may clearly see and believe. Ever teach us to still ourselves long enough to
consider all these things You have provided and enter into the everlasting joy
of Your Presence for all eternity for it’s in Jesus, Glorious Name we pray,
Amen.
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